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If you’ve ever lived in a rural area, you know that mice are always on the lookout for comfortable accommodations. Some years are worse than others, with seasonal homes and cottages particularly vulnerable as they sit unused. The simple, metal “mouse shield” in the video above is a case in point. It keeps mice from getting under this door while the building is empty, and it’s been surprisingly effective for more than 40 years.